"In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him." — Ephesians 3:12

Ephesians 3:12 · KJV

“In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.”

— Ephesians 3:12

According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

Ephesians 3 — Context

To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly {places} might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Cross References

Romans 5:2

By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Ephesians 2:18

For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

Hebrews 4:14-16

Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast {our} profession.

John 14:6

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Hebrews 10:19-22

Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, {boldness: or, liberty}

2 Corinthians 3:4

And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward: